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Overview |
Harding University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1020/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Harding University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Harding University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 4,608 students)
Harding University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Harding University ($32,300.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Harding University ($17,987 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 8% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($9,940 vs. $10,738)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Harding University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 45.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($22,230 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 13 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Harding University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $7,800 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $44,800)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/